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Thursday, June 2, 2011

Oh yes...we reached 101 today here on the Alabama gulf coast...triple digits are not FUN!!! I know that a lot of you are having more rain that you want and here we have not had any...it's very HOT and DRY. It's so dry that my water bill is way up and I'm keeping busy trying to make sure all my plants and flowers have enough water to keep them alive. We are 17 inches below our average rainfall for this year and I'm sure when it starts raining, it will rain for weeks. I will say that I very concerned with all this extreme weather that our country is having...severe tornadoes...flooding and record temps. Are any of you concerned too? Just heard that a tornado has touch down in Massachusetts today and they reported that the last time this has happened was in 1954. Now let's take a look at some of my thirsty plants and flowers.
Thanks for stopping by and
I hope it's cooler where
you are,
Linda

Thanks for the water...I'm soooo thirsty!!!

Yes...I'm still trying to keep all of my eight
ferns alive, so Haley has some healthy
looking ferns at her July wedding!

My window boxes like lots of water...thirsty
little fella's!!

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50 comments:

Linda, your heat sounds so good to me. We're at the total opposite end of the spectrum with so much rain and 53 for a high today :( I want sun. I guess the saying "you always want what you don't have" is true. Wishing some rain your way :)

Linda,It has been very hot here today too! Your flowers look lovely despite the heat. I am going out to water mine in just a few minutes. I know they are thirsty. I don't know what's up with this weather ... it is just crazy!Hugs,Donna

Really hate to hear that it's so hot and dry there. It's hot here too but not into the hundreds yet. Very dry and we are on voluntary water rationing. Plus the wind has been blowing without relief for weeks and weeks.

Beautiful flowers. I especially love the hydrandea. I ended up sorting stuff in the garage, not sure what possessed me to pick the hottest day to do it, lol. I'm worried about hurricane season this year, it's been too quiet the past few years.

lovely flowers...it is hot and dry here too(central AL)...I know those that are cleaning up from the tornadoes, need this "no rain" weather...but it is killing me trying to keep everything watered! Thanx for sharing, Tiff

Linda this weather has been so crazy! I can't believe that a tornado hit Mass.! It was hot here yesterday now it is cold and then hot again. I pray that the weather starts to settle down some and that you get some rain. Your flowers look beautiful!XO

Hi Linda it's been very hot here too!! We reached the low 90's the last few days but the humidity is just awful!!! I think the humidity finally broke today. Your plants still look GORGEOUS! Yes this freaky weather that everyone if having is a little scarey. Martina

It is HOT here too! I may have to put my potted plants in reach of the sprinklers as I don't think they will make if when I go out of town for a few days. They just wilt so fast with the heat! Your pictures were so pretty! I will wait to plant more after I get back.

We're in the middle of what seems to be non-stop flooding (NW ND). Fortunately, all I have to do is sump pump my basement every couple hours. Other people have to be evacuated, so it could definitely be worse.

It's 65 & breezy here today. I'll trade. Your flowers look gorgeous! My plants are torn up something awful because of a hailstorm we had last Friday. Hope you get a bit of respite from the heat. Thanks for sharing your lovely pics.

I wish plants could thrive on sweat because I could just hover over each one for a few minutes and they would be drenched!!!! It isn't quite as hot here, but just by a few degrees and I HATE it, and it just started! Your plants look so healthy! I can't stand to be out there for long. I get the 'vapors'! Rhonda

Linda... we are over on our rainfall. TOO much rain in april and may. but NOW it's hot here too. They predict a lower than normal summer, I sure hope they are right.YOUR flowers are gorgeous!have a great weekend,gail

Well, I'm not liking our rain but that is too hot even for me! Your flowers are looking just gorgeous though Linda and I hope you get cooler temps soon. :-) Thanks so much for linking up to Inspiration Friday this week!Vanessa

Your flowers all look so beautiful. I certainly hope you get some cooler temps and nice spring showers soon. I am also very concerned about this crazy weather across the country. Here in California it's been cooler than normal and we are usually very dry but have been having showers and lots of wind. By the time it moves east it turns into tornadoes. We need to get back to normal! Stay cool!! Over from Fresh Cut Friday.

Looks like you are doing a great job with your flowers in spite of the heat!It's been in the 80's here in Wisconsin, which is plenty hot for me. We had an enjoyable family trip last summer to Alabama and Florida, but man oh man the heat! Don't know how you survive, but I did notice that everybody moves a little slower, I did too!

Hi Linda, even in Georgia we are having awful temps - in the upper 90's for so many days. I am only hoping that July will be cooler than normal (ha!). Your plants still look great. I have 6 Boston ferns and 2 Kimberly Queen ferns, and they do take some water in this heat! Thanks for the tip about the vase with frog at HL. Actually, I have been looking for that to turn up either at HobLob or Home Goods....its just their kind of thing! Stay cool...well, sort of. Linda

Linda, we're having crazy weather where I am also. Usually the beginning of June is what I call the gentle part of Summer, with temps around 90-95, we call that cool. Well it's been cold, and raining. Lots of rain! And in the 70's I need a sweater. I'm not even going to complain, just enjoying it while it lasts. Your flowers are gorgeous and you always choose the most charming containers. Beautiful pics. xxx